The Ministry of Trade and Industry wishes to inform the public of the Prohibition (Carriage Coastwise, Importation and Exportation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2026 which came into effect on 15 October, 2026, pursuant to Legal Notice No. 830 of 2026.
The Order amends the Third Schedule to the Customs Act, Chap. 78:01, by introducing specific restrictions on the exportation of brass. Accordingly, the exportation of brass is prohibited, except by manufacturers licensed by the Minister with responsibility for trade to export brass as a by-product of manufacturing goods or as surplus material not required for manufacturing those goods.
Manufacturers seeking a licence to export brass must satisfy the requirements outlined in the Order, including:
- Declaration of source and quantities
- Supporting documentation
- Verification by the Trade Licence Unit and the Customs and Excise Division
The Ministry urges all manufacturers, exporters and other stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the Order and to ensure that any proposed exportation of brass complies with the applicable legal provisions.
For inquiries, contact the Trade Licence Unit (TLU) of the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism at (868) 701-1440, (868) 701-1443, or (868) 701-1415 or via email at tlu@gov.tt.
